Dementia Care in Swedesboro, NJ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Swedesboro, NJ: the local picture

26

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

223

residents 65 or older (8.2% of Swedesboro)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Swedesboro has about 26 residents aged 85 or older among 223 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Gloucester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Swedesboro residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Swedesboro compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Swedesboro	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.2%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.5%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	10%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,667	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Swedesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beckett, NJ	2.6 mi	764	17
Mullica Hill, NJ	5.6 mi	760	21
Gibbstown, NJ	5.7 mi	919	138
Woodstown, NJ	6.7 mi	568	84
Paulsboro, NJ	7.5 mi	954	234
Chester, PA	7.6 mi	5,226	393

Nursing homes near Swedesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home	Clarksboro, NJ	6.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 224-6979
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare At West Deptfor	West Deptford, NJ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	156	(856) 848-9551
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge	Penns Grove, NJ	8.4 mi	2 of 5	161	(856) 299-6800
Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare, The	Chester, PA	9.0 mi	3 of 5	150	(610) 872-5373
Naamans Creek Country Manor	Boothwyn, PA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(610) 558-7840
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate	Carneys Point, NJ	9.3 mi	2 of 5	152	(856) 299-8900

Hospices serving Swedesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	7.5 mi	(856) 845-8220
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	15 mi	(856) 939-4040
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	17 mi	(856) 251-0707
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	20 mi	(856) 414-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Swedesboro. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Swedesboro

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,722 monthly median income of Swedesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Swedesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Swedesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home in Clarksboro (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare At West Deptfor in West Deptford (6.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge in Penns Grove (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Swedesboro?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,722 monthly median income of Swedesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Swedesboro, NJ